My father was raised by a single mom, he spent his saturday nights taking care of his younger sister while his mother and older were out working to pay the bills. My father didnt have a relationship with his father until he was well into his twenties. And because of that he believes that no matter what they do , or how crazy the drive you, FAMILY IS EVERYTHING. He never says it but he shows it every morning when he wakes up to go to work, when he goes to all our late soccer games even when he's tired, and when he's lecturing us to do better than him and my mother did. He's never let us give up on anything, he's taught us that practice makes perfect. He didnt go to college, so he makes us work hard because he believes education and a nice respectful attitude is the key to a succeful life. But some days I find him stuck in the past, he believes the place for a lady is in the house, taking care of the family. My dad doesnt believe in material things, he'd much rather go; camping, hunting, or fishing. He'd chose a pair of boots before a pair of nikes. My father is a simple man who needs nothing but good company to keep him happy.
My mother on the other hand was raised by both parents. My grandmother was very strict about attending church and completing your seven sacraments. My grandfather was a very strict man who didnt really allow for my mom and her sisters to go out like the other kids. My mother is a very materialistic type of lady, she keeps up with the latest fashion trends, never leaves the house with out makeup, and always has a pair of heels on. My mom has made sure we've celebrated all the catholic holidays and participate in the churhc activities. She's also made sure me and my sister were the best of friends and that we always watched over our brother. She always taught us to give to those who are less fortunate, she's taught me to be kind to everyone even if they're ugly to you. She's taught me to always be strong when times are tough. She's taught us to cook, although our self made meals mainly consist of ramen noodle soup , we've learned how to make her tex-mex enchiladas and her home made chilli. My mother unlike my father believes that a women doesnt belong in the kitchen, she's always taught me and my sister that we shoud depend on a man to live.
My "third" would be to continue with the catholic religion. And thanks to my father I do believe that an education is the only way to a succesful life, but good company is the way to a happy one. I'd continue the tradition of going camping every memorial day weekend that my father started when i was just a toddler, I'd continue to cook my mothers mexican-american dishes. I believe that for me, my "third" option would be a combination of my parents lifestyle and the lessons they taught me. They are the ones who raised me and they're satissfied and happy with their life. You must never forget where you came from, I believe that you must always stay loyal to your culture. In my opinion the "third" option is just you growing up, it's different for everyone.
